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Best Ezogelin soup in Chicago
“Red lentils and bulgur anchor this Turkish soup named for Ezo the bride of Gaziantep.”
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Ezogelin soup or Ezo gelin soup (Turkish: Ezogelin çorbası, "the soup of Ezo the bride") is a common soup in Turkish cuisine. The main ingredients are bulgur and red lentils. The origin of the soup is attributed to Ezo the bride from Gaziantep. Common ingredients include red lentils, rice, bulgur, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato, tomato paste, paprika, Aleppo pepper, dried mint, black pepper, and salt; it is usually served with lemon wedges.
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Ezogelin soup traces its name to a bride from Gaziantep whose culinary legacy lives on in kitchens across Turkey. Red lentils and bulgur form the hearty foundation, while a warm constellation of tomato, garlic, and Aleppo pepper builds the flavor—finished with a squeeze of lemon that brings everything into focus. It's the kind of soup that tastes like it was made for sharing.
Order it here when it has
- common across Turkish cuisine
- layered aromatic profile
- straightforward ingredient list
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